Top Lock Switch Inspection

1. Cover both sides of the rear window glass with thick cloth to protect the window.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] )
3. Remove the following parts:
   1. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   2. Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   3. Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   4. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   5. Aeroboard (See AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   6. Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   7. Back trim (See BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   8. Seat belt set plate (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   9. Seat back crossmember assembly (See SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   10. Rear side trim (See REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   11. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   12. Side shelf (See SIDE SHELF REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   13. Seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
4. Inspect for continuity between the top lock switch terminals.
   • If not as specified, replace the striker. (See CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY )

Fig 1: Continuity Chart

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Fig 2: Top Lock Switch Terminals

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